{"product_id":"ge-ic693cbl301-series-90-30-2-meter-i-o-bus-expansion-cable","title":"GE IC693CBL301 Series 90-30 2-Meter I\/O Bus Expansion Cable","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC693CBL301\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a 2-meter (6-foot) Wye-type I\/O Bus Expansion Cable for GE Fanuc \/ Emerson Series 90-30 PLCs and PACSystems RX3i platforms. It extends the CPU baseplate’s I\/O bus to expansion or remote baseplates, supporting daisy-chain configurations. Its robust Belden 8107 twisted-pair construction combined with continuous foil-and-braid EMI shielding ensures reliable, noise-immune communication even in harsh industrial environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cable features a single 25-pin D-Sub male connector on one end and a dual 25-pin D-Sub connector (male + female) on the other, allowing chaining of multiple expansion racks and proper termination at the last rack. Factory-grade construction reduces wiring errors and simplifies system expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Technical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC693CBL301\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGE Fanuc \/ Emerson\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries 90-30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eI\/O Bus Expansion Cable (Wye\/Y-type)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 m (6–6.6 ft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelden 8107 twisted-pair, 24 AWG tinned copper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShielding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% continuous EMI shield (foil + braid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 V AC\/DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 A per contact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e–20°C to 80°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.55 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e263 × 58 × 28 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnector A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle 25-pin D-Sub male\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnector B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual 25-pin D-Sub (1 male + 1 female)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Expansion Cables\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCPU 350–364: up to 7; CPU 331–341: up to 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Expansion Distance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 m (50 ft) to last expansion baseplate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Remote Distance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e213 m (700 ft) to last remote baseplate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTermination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequired at end of chain (IC693ACC307 or built-in in certain cables)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries 90-30 PLCs, PACSystems RX3i (with SBT module)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunctional Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReliable extension of I\/O bus for Series 90-30 and RX3i systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports multi-rack daisy-chain expansion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndustrial-grade shielding provides high immunity to EMI and electrical noise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlug-and-play D-Sub connectors simplify installation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRugged construction for harsh factory environments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpanding I\/O capacity for GE Series 90-30 or PACSystems RX3i PLCs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnecting CPU baseplates to remote or additional expansion racks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetrofitting legacy PLC installations with minimal wiring errors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-integrity systems requiring shielded, noise-resistant connections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can multiple IC693CBL301 cables be connected in series?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, up to 7 cables for CPU models 350–364 and up to 4 for CPUs 331–341, following expansion limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is a terminator required?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, use IC693ACC307 at the last rack unless using cables with built-in termination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What environments is this cable suitable for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Rated for –20°C to 80°C, suitable for industrial environments with EMI and vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"General Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43951989424216,"sku":"IC693CBL301","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2039\/0488\/files\/IC693CBL303_3fc53bce-16bd-43bb-a46e-08f8ebd084df.jpg?v=1775206190","url":"https:\/\/www.industriaxplc.com\/products\/ge-ic693cbl301-series-90-30-2-meter-i-o-bus-expansion-cable","provider":"IndustriaX Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}